Did Kris Kristofferson write Bobby McGee for Janis Joplin?

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1. Did Kris Kristofferson write Bobby McGee for Janis Joplin?
2. Did Janis Joplin Write Me and Bobby McGee?
3. Did Janis Joplin song Me and Bobby McGee at Woodstock?
4. Did Janis Joplin date Kris Kristofferson?
5. Did Kris Kristofferson ever talk to his parents again?
6. Was Bobby McGee a girl?
7. Why was Janis Joplin not in Woodstock?
8. Did Janis Joplin sleep with Kris Kristofferson?
9. Is Kris Kristofferson still married to Lisa Meyers?
10. Was Kris Kristofferson estranged from his parents?
11. What is Harpoon slang for?
12. Was Janis Joplin a hippie?
13. Did Janis Joplin perform at Woodstock?
14. What happened to Lisa Myers?
15. Are Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand friends?
16. Is Bobby McGee a girl?
17. Why is Harpoon slang for harmonica?
18. Did Janis Joplin play at Woodstock?
19. Who were famous hippies?

Did Kris Kristofferson write Bobby McGee for Janis Joplin?

“Me and Bobby McGee,” though usually associated with Janis Joplin (who recorded it shortly before her death in 1970), was written by Kristofferson and first recorded by Roger Miller in 1969. It was later recorded by Kenny Rogers (1969) and Gordon Lightfoot (1970) as well…

Did Janis Joplin Write Me and Bobby McGee?

On Janu Port Arthur native Janis Joplin's version of the Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster's song “Me and Bobby McGee” was released as a single, just four months after she died of an accidental drug overdose.

Did Janis Joplin song Me and Bobby McGee at Woodstock?

She appeared at the Woodstock festival and on the Festival Express train tour. Five singles by Joplin reached the Billboard Hot 100, including a cover of the Kris Kristofferson song "Me and Bobby McGee", which reached number one in March 1971....

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Did Janis Joplin date Kris Kristofferson?

In 1971, Janis Joplin, who dated Kristofferson for some time until her death, had a number one hit with "Me and Bobby McGee" from her posthumous album Pearl. When released, it stayed on the number-one spot on the charts for weeks.

Did Kris Kristofferson ever talk to his parents again?

But Kristofferson's chosen path was not an easy one. His parents were so distressed by his decision that their relationship with him became severely strained; he did not speak to his mother for more than 20 years.

Was Bobby McGee a girl?

In 1969, Foster called up Kristofferson with the song title idea with the hook that Bobby was a woman. Kristofferson apparently took his own liberties, changing McKee to McGee, and invented a road song story about a pair of travelers who drifted apart. In Joplin's version, she switched the genders and made Bobby a man.

Why was Janis Joplin not in Woodstock?

Perhaps because of the naysayers, or perhaps for other unknown reasons, Janis Joplin's Woodstock set was not included in the Woodstock movie or soundtrack. The omission was corrected in later cuts of the movie and other compilations of the music, but Janis was missing from the official record of the time.

Did Janis Joplin sleep with Kris Kristofferson?

Joplin had been doing heroin, but she stopped completely during her affair with Kris. “I lived with her, slept with her, but it wasn't a love affair,” he tells me.

Is Kris Kristofferson still married to Lisa Meyers?

Lisa Meyers Kristofferson After Kristofferson and Coolidge ended their marriage in 1980, he met his third wife Lisa Meyers. The couple married in 1983. ... Still married to this day, Lisa and Kristofferson had five children together -- Jesse, Jody, Johnny, Blake and Kelly Marie Kristofferson.

Was Kris Kristofferson estranged from his parents?

Kristofferson came from a long line of veterans. He was under pressure from his family to follow in their footsteps, so he joined the Army. He completed Ranger School and was stationed in Germany in the early 1960s. ... His family disowned him and they sadly never reconciled.

What is Harpoon slang for?

The more sanitized version considers the "Harpoon" as a slang word for harmonica. The second interpretation considers it a hypodermic needle, since a bandana was often used to tie off the arm before an addict shot up.

Was Janis Joplin a hippie?

She was an iconic figure of the hippie and women's liberation movements in the late 1960s.

Did Janis Joplin perform at Woodstock?

One of the most anticipated acts to play at Woodstock, Janis was completely overwhelmed by the size of the audience. As a result, Janis spent most of the day backstage getting fairly ripped, and consequently was not in the best shape by the time she took the stage at 2:00 am on Sunday morning.

What happened to Lisa Myers?

She retired from NBC News after 33 years in early 2014. She lives in Washington, D.C.

Are Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand friends?

Streisand called Kristofferson "one of my favorite leading men" before inviting the music legend to the stage. It's clear the co-stars have remained close in the decades since sharing the screen.

Is Bobby McGee a girl?

In 1969, Foster called up Kristofferson with the song title idea with the hook that Bobby was a woman. Kristofferson apparently took his own liberties, changing McKee to McGee, and invented a road song story about a pair of travelers who drifted apart. In Joplin's version, she switched the genders and made Bobby a man.

Why is Harpoon slang for harmonica?

The more sanitized version considers the "Harpoon" as a slang word for harmonica. The second interpretation considers it a hypodermic needle, since a bandana was often used to tie off the arm before an addict shot up. >>

Did Janis Joplin play at Woodstock?

Cheap Thrills, Big Brother's second album, established the band, especially its lead singer, Janis Joplin, as stars. By the time Woodstock happened in August 1969, Janis had left the band to pursue her solo career. ... Calling themselves The Kozmic Blues Band, they began touring in early 1969.

Who were famous hippies?

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• Lisa Bonet.